Bloodwood
	231 Griffin Road, Orange, NSW 2800
	Orange
	(02) 6362 5631
	www.bloodwood.com.au
	By appt
	Stephen Doyle
	1983
	4000
	8 ha

Rhonda and Stephen Doyle are two of the pioneers of the Orange district. The estate vineyards (chardonnay, riesling, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, cabernet franc and malbec) are planted at an elevation of 810–860 m, which provides a reliably cool climate; frost can be an issue, but heat seldom is. The wines are sold mainly through the cellar door and by an energetic, humorous and informatively run mailing list (see, for example, the tasting note for Big Men in Tights). Has an impressive track record across the full gamut of varietal (and other) wine styles, especially Riesling, in a variety of styles; all of the wines have a particular elegance and grace. Very much part of the growing reputation of Orange. Exports to the UK.